Father, son plead guilty in $100 million New Jersey deli stock scheme
Peter Coker Sr. and his wife Susan Coker at U.S. District Court in Newark, New Jersey, March 15, 2023. Dan…
Trump works McDonald’s drive-thru, Harris campaign scoffs at stunt
The McDonald’s logo is displayed at a McDonald’s restaurant in Burbank, California, on July 22, 2024. Mario Tama | Getty…
Minimum wage ballot measures in Arizona, California, Alaska, Missouri
A Feb. 18 rally celebrating the California Labor Commissioner’s order for a McDonald’s franchise to rehire and compensate workers who…
Trump or Harris? 2024 stakes for America’s businesses
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris face off in the ABC presidential debate on Sept. 10, 2024.…
How private equity rolled Red Lobster
Angry that your favorite Red Lobster closed down? Wall Street wizardry had a lot to do with it. Red Lobster was…
Affluent consumers are creating a ‘bubble’ at Walmart, warns retailer’s former U.S. CEO Bill Simon
Higher-income consumers may be creating a frothy situation at Walmart. Even though affluent shoppers helped drive the retailer’s latest beat…
Sweetgreen shares soar 34% after company beats revenue expectations
Sweetgreen shares surged nearly 34% on Friday after the company topped Wall Street’s revenue expectations for the fiscal first quarter…
Man pleads guilty in stock fraud case involving $100 million New Jersey deli
A North Carolina ex-convict pleaded guilty to securities fraud in connection with conspiring to manipulate the stock of a company…
Most Americans tip 15% or less at a restaurant — and some tip nothing, poll finds
When it comes to dining, tipping at least 15% to 20% is traditional etiquette, say experts. It seems many Americans…
Happy meal? Steady demand for french fries is good news for U.S. economy
Consumers are still splurging for a side of fries with their meals. That can have a positive read-through for the…
